About Chris Hardwick
Christopher Ryan Hardwick (born November 23, 1971) is an American comedian, actor, television and podcast host, writer, and producer. He hosted Talking Dead, an aftershow on AMC affiliated with The Walking Dead, as well as The Wall, a game show on NBC, and from 2013 to 2017 he hosted @midnight with Chris Hardwick on Comedy Central. He created Nerdist Industries, operator of the Nerdist Podcast Network and home of his podcast, which later left the network and was renamed ID10T with Chris Hardwick. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of professional ten-pin bowler Billy Hardwick, he studied philosophy at UCLA and graduated in 1993. From 1995 to 1998 he co-hosted the MTV dating game show Singled Out with Jenny McCarthy. He also performed with Mike Phirman in the musical comedy duo Hard 'n Phirm and has done extensive voice-over work, including Otis the Cow in the Barnyard series.
Videos (13)
Videos 1 to 13 of 13.
0:57NATHAN FILLION gives the best acting advice EVER
1.3M views
58:58RICK BEATO - I Think You're Overthinking It with Chris Hardwick
91.5K views
1:38Dana Carvey, Steve Carrell, Stephen Colbert, Selma Blair
21.9K views
1:14Kerri Kenney shares an amazing story about how Reno 911 was originally passed on and shelved
19.6K views
0:27RODEOHEAD - Bluegrass medley of Radiohead songs by Hard ‘n Phirm (Chris Hardwick, Mike Phirman)
10.5K views
0:43Nicolas Cage is a NATIONAL TREASURE
7.2K views
1:23That time Alison Brie fangirled over Ben Stiller at an Oscars after-party.
6K views
0:43Eli Roth called James Wan before he made Hostel 2
4.1K views
0:58Me & Carson Daly trying not to feel old.
4K views
1:14Don’t piss off crows cuz they never forget! W/ Alanna Ubach of & Ted.
3.4K views
0:44Bonding with Sam Richardson over our shared love of Michael McDonald
2.4K views
0:48Sometimes moms and dads have to travel for work
1.9K views
0:52Coffee House Dragula: coffee that’s black like your heart but sipped in a cozy sweater
1.3K viewsGuest appearances (30)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Chris Hardwick.
Guest appearances 25 to 30 of 30.
2:06Chris Hardwick Shares Amazing Selfies with Anthony Hopkins & Black Panther Cast
Jimmy Kimmel
49.7K views
3:28Chris Hardwick's Dodger Stadium First Pitch Adventure | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
38.8K views
2:20Chris Hardwick on His New Game Show & LeBron James
Jimmy Kimmel
35.1K views
2:45Chris Hardwick Had His Bachelor Party at Disneyland
Jimmy Kimmel
33.9K views
2:17Talk Your Way Out Of It! with Chris Hardwick | Greg Fitzsimmons
Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons
4.8K views
10:47Fitzdog Radio LIVE at Nerdist w/ Chris Hardwick | Greg Fitzsimmons
Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons
1.1K viewsChannels on this page: Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien, Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons
Frequently asked questions
What shows has Chris Hardwick hosted?
Chris Hardwick hosted Talking Dead, the AMC aftershow tied to The Walking Dead, and The Wall, a game show on NBC.
What was @midnight with Chris Hardwick?
@midnight with Chris Hardwick was a Comedy Central program that Hardwick hosted from 2013 to 2017.
What is Nerdist Industries?
Nerdist Industries is the company Chris Hardwick created to operate the Nerdist Podcast Network. His own podcast began there and, after leaving the network, was renamed ID10T with Chris Hardwick.
Where is Chris Hardwick from?
Christopher Ryan Hardwick was born on November 23, 1971, in Louisville, Kentucky, and graduated in philosophy from UCLA in 1993.
What was Singled Out?
Singled Out was an MTV dating game show that Hardwick co-hosted with Jenny McCarthy from 1995 to 1998.
What is Hard 'n Phirm?
Hard 'n Phirm is the musical comedy duo in which Chris Hardwick performed with Mike Phirman.
Does Chris Hardwick do voice acting?
Yes, he has done extensive voice-over work, including the role of Otis the Cow in the Barnyard series.
